Project Liberal

Conservative intellectual and Bulwark editor-at-large Bill Kristol joins hosts Josh Eakle and Max Marty to discuss his evolution from Republican insider to principled opponent of authoritarianism. Former chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle and architect of neoconservative foreign policy, Kristol reflects on how the party he helped shape for decades succumbed to populist demagoguery — and w...

Radical liberal and former Cato Institute scholar Aaron Ross Powell joins hosts Joshua Eakle and Max Marty at the Watergate Hotel for an in-person conversation about the collapse of libertarian-conservative fusionism and what comes next for defenders of liberal democracy. Powell, who founded libertarianism.org and hosted the Free Thoughts podcast for nearly a decade, explains why he abandoned the...

Political analyst and messaging strategist Rachel Bitecofer joins hosts Max Marty and Josh Eakle for a provocative discussion about why Democrats keep losing the messaging war—and what it will take to fight back against authoritarian threats. Rachel is the Author of "Hit Them Where It Hurts," arguing that Democrats' preference for positive campaigning and policy wonkery is a luxury the country can...

Former Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver joins hosts Max Marty and Tyler Harris for a candid look at where the liberty movement goes after the bruising 2024 cycle. Oliver reflects on running as a third-party contender in the most chaotic U.S. election in living memory, the internal battles that nearly broke the Libertarian Party, and why he refuses to run again unless the party redis...

In this episode of the Project Liberal podcast, Max Marty and Tyler Harris engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Virginia Postrel. Virginia introduces her framework of dynamism versus stasis—a perspective that transcends traditional left-right political divides—and explores how this lens remains relevant for understanding today's political landscape. As the "OG of the Progress and Abunda...

In this episode of the Project Liberal podcast, hosts Max Marty and Tyler Harris engage in an illuminating conversation with Andy Craig, Fellow at the Institute for Humane Studies. Following his recent piece in The Unpopulist, Andy makes a compelling case for a more strident, unapologetic liberalism in response to America's current illiberal trajectory. The discussion explores how liberalism has h...

Brad Polumbo recently debated Tim Pool on free trade—since Tim acted emotionally unhinged and unable to cope with reality, we thought it would be wise to invite Brad on the show to have the conversation he deserved.  We discussed the topic "is free trade good for Americans?" with Max Marty playing the role of an emotionally stable, good-faith Tim Pool. Get full access to Project Liberal at project...

With so many on the far left acquiescing to Trumpism, Micah Erfan and Joshua Eakle invited Kyle Kulinski of Secular Talk on the show to discuss the new anti-Trump coalition, how to keep various factions working alongside each other, and what some on the far left are getting wrong in their approach.   Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleKulinski   Subscribe to Micah's YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

In this episode of Project Liberal, co-hosts Joshua Eakle and Shawn Huckabay sit down with Armin Navabi, founder of Atheist Republic and an outspoken advocate for secularism, religious freedom, and liberalism. Together, they explore Armin’s fascinating personal journey from his upbringing in Iran to becoming one of the world’s most prominent atheist activists. Along the way, the conversation unpac...

In this episode, Project Liberal’s Max Marty and Joshua Eakle engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Heaton, political satirist, podcaster, and author of the new book “Tribalism is Dumb.” They delve into the evolutionary roots of tribalism, its impact on modern politics, and how our innate groupishness shapes societal dynamics. Andrew shares insights from his book, exploring why tr...

In this episode, Project Liberal’s Joshua Eakle and Max Marty discuss the rise of the “New Right” and Silicon Valley’s growing influence with Mike Brock, former CEO of TBD and member of Block's leadership team. Mike sheds light on the ideological shifts happening in tech and politics, from Curtis Yarvin’s “Dark Enlightenment” to the role of property rights and his theory on how it leads libertaria...

In this episode, Project Liberal’s Joshua Eakle and Max Marty sit down with Dr. Pekka Kallioniemi, founder of Vatnik Soup and an expert on Russian disinformation. Dr. Kallioniemi, known for his work in social media and online information operations, explores the intricacies of disinformation and its impact on America's political system.  Topics Discussed: The differences between misinformation and...

On this episode we're joined by Shoshana Weissman. Shoshana is the Digital Director of the R Street  Institute. She also works on occupational licensing reform, social media regulatory policy, Section 230 and other issues, and has written for various publications, including The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.   Topics include:  - The Importance of Section 230: why it’s crucial for free speech o...

Join us for a discussion with Steven Bonnell, also known as Destiny, streamer and commentator, as we explore the challenges of battling the rise of MAGA extremism. Topics covered include: What’s the difference between liberalism and leftism in today’s political climate? Where do advocates for socialism go wrong, and what transformational ideas do liberals offer? How deep does Russian influence go...

We’re exploring how zoning, regulations, and NIMBYism have impacted America’s cities in this episode featuring M. Nolan Gray, Senior Director at California YIMBY and author of Arbitrary Lines. Topics covered include: Why are housing costs skyrocketing across the country? How have zoning laws broken American cities, and what reforms could fix them? How should the YIMBY movement engage with communit...

We sat down with Dylan Burns, a Journalist focused on covering the war in Ukraine, to debunk a series of myths and false narratives that are circulating around the war in Ukraine. Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

We sat down with Shikha Dalmia, the Founder of the Unpopulist Magazine and the President of the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism, to explore what's causing the rise of authoritarianism across the globe and discuss the best strategy to fight back against it. Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

We sat down with Alex Nowrasteh, an American analyst of immigration policy currently working at the Cato Institute to get to the truth around many of the questions Americans have about immigration. Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

We sit down with Daniel Di Martino to discuss his experience as a Venezuelan immigrant, what the right gets wrong about immigration, and Christian Nationalism.  We’re a nonpartisan PAC dedicated to restoring, promoting, and advancing liberal values in American politics.  Learn more: https://projectliberal.org/ Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

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We sit down with Mr. Beat to discuss what's going on in American politics.  Project Liberal is on a mission to resurrect true liberalism.   Learn more: https://projectliberal.org/ Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

We sat down with Jacob Rich, a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a policy analyst at Reason Foundation, to discuss the causes and solutions to America's Fentanyl Crisis. Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

We sat down with Jeremy Horpedahl, an economist and Associate Professor at the UCA College of Business and the Director of the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics, to talk about reasons to be optimistic about the future and why we think things are way better than most people actually think.  Follow Jeremy: https://twitter.com/jmhorp  Project Liberal is on a mission to resurrect true liberali...

We have a thought provoking discussion with Michael Cannon, Director Of Health Policy Studies At The Cato Institute, about his new book "Recovery" that outlines a roadmap to fixing America's broken healthcare system. Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliberal.substack.com/subscribe

We sat down with Warren Rhea: a corporate attorney, political commentator, streamer, and self-described "Neoliberal."   We discussed classical liberalism versus neoliberalism, the rise of "doomer" politics, and how liberalism can provide an optimistic, yet realistic, political vision for America.   Follow Warren: https://twitter.com/EverydayWarren Get full access to Project Liberal at projectliber...